Activities in Kangerlussuaq

A list of indoor and outdoor facilities for visitors





Hire of outdoor equipment * Dog-sledding * Tennis * Local Clubs * Golf * Shooting * Flying * Swimming Baths * Sauna * Solarium * Gymnasium * Bowling Alley * Library * The Community Center

You can rent various equipment from Kangerlussuaq Tourism
If you feel like cultivating the outdoor life, there are hire facilities for different equipment at Kangerlussuaq Tourism, e.g. fishing rods, tents, sleeping bags and other camping gear, skis, ski boots, bob-sleighs, etc.

Dog-sledding
A dog sled trip is the experience of a lifetime. Providing you book in good time, you can even try this Greenlandic winter amusement in Kangerlussuaq. Don't get too near the dogs - Greenland huskies are not to be toyed with!
Dog sled drivers from Sisimiut can arrange weekend tours in the Kangerlussuaq area. Or allow yourself to experience a dog sled trip from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut, which typically lasts 8-10 days with overnight rests in small cabins.

Tennis
During the summer period, there are amenities for playing tennis. Bookings are made in the gymnasium.

Local Clubs
Local clubs are comparable with associations, and will usually be prepared to make special arrangements with tourists. Nonetheless, it is necessary to contact Kangerlussuaq Tourism for additional information; or contact these clubs yourself.

Golf
The Kangerlussuaq Golf Club, Sondie Arctic Desert Golf Club, on a sandy plain, has the world's northernmost international 18 hole golf course. Gently curving mountains and a rapid meltwater river form the setting for the perfect golfing experience.
The Golf Club can be of assistance with golf-club rental. In addition, a green fee is required, though this is only a symbolic amount.

Shooting
Kangerlussuaq also has a rifle club in the vicinity of the Rowing Club. Contests are often held at the weekends. If you would like to watch, pop by the rifle club on your walks.

Flying
The "Sondie Aero Club" is the local flying club in Kangerlussuaq. The club has a Piper Archer II/PA28-181.

Swimming Baths
If you're staying the night or have just a few hours' stopover and feel like an invigoranting dip in Greenland's one and only indoor pool, you should visit the swimming baths, which are housed in the same building as the gymnasium. Please note that the use of swimming baths is at the visitors own risk. Children must be accompanied by adults!! Joint tickets for swimming baths and gymnasium can be bought at the hotel reception desk.

Sauna
Better still, why not round off your visit to the swimming baths with a spell in the sauna? You'll feel like a million dollars after a sauna, so why not go the whole hog? Remember to take your bathing suit along, or just shorts and T-shirt.

Solarium
At the Airport Hotel, there is a solarium in C Corridor. Tokens can be purchased at Reception.

Gymnasium
Amenities for physical activities include the following: bodybuilding, boxing training, gymnastics, badminton, racketball, roller-skating, table-tennis and indoor golf. If there is a whole team of you on holiday or passing through, you can wile away the time playing football, handball and even volleyball.
Certain sports, like badminton, require a slot to be booked in advance, as there are only three courts; so check with the gym (on tel. 11300-7982) to see whether any courts are free before you set off.
Even if you don't take your own racket along with you on your travels, don't despair: rackets are available for general use in the gymnasium.
If you wish to do anything special in the gymnasium, please check whether Kangerlussuaq Tourism can arrange other such sporting activities with an instructor, e.g. aerobics.

Bowling Alley
If you enjoy bowling, there's a chance to bowl in Kangerlussuaq. You don't need to be a skilled player to try your hand at this game.
Go bowling with some friends or on your own and try playing around with the bowling balls. It's bound to give you a few hours of fun!
Bowling equipment such as shoes etc. can be hired in the alley where you pay for lane hire. In addition, refreshments such as beer and soft drinks can be purchased. Don't be put off, even if you know nothing about the game, as the staff are always friendly when it comes to coaching and explaining the rules of play.
On Saturdays, there is a "King of the Hill" tournament for anyone interested, with a cash prize for the winner. The tournament starts at 1 p.m., but make sure you sign up in good time.

Library
You'll find Kangerlussuaq library in Block Y, an annex to the Fjord School.
For further info, please contact the Fjord School on tel. 11027.

SANALUFFIK
The Community Centre has a local club, where you can work with home crafts. Volunteers run the place. The opening hours are announced at the entrance.
You find the Community Centre at the main entrance to the Kangerlussuaq Hotel conference centre on the ground floor of building 667.

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